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Presbytery of New Covenant
SESSION ONE: INTRODUCTION
Overview of the SeminarOverview of the SeminarSession One
Session Two
Session Three
Session Four
Session Five
Session Six
Session Seven
Session Eight
The Process
The Process
The Research
The Research
SESSION ONE: INTRODUCTION
Overview of the SeminarOverview of the SeminarSession One
Session Two
Session Three
Session Four
Session Five
Session Six
Session Seven
Session Eight
“Ministry-
based
Outreach
”
To provide you, as a lay or professional church leader, with important information that will help you guide your church…
SESSION ONE: INTRODUCTION
Goal of the SeminarGoal of the Seminar
…in better utilizing the limited resources of people, dollars, and time to more effectively reach out to unchurched people in your community…
SESSION ONE: INTRODUCTION
Goal of the SeminarGoal of the Seminar
…and see them become Christ’s disciples and responsible members of His Church.
SESSION ONE: INTRODUCTION
Goal of the SeminarGoal of the Seminar
Assumptions Behind Today’s Seminar
Assumptions Behind Today’s Seminar
1. Christ’s purpose was outreach…
2. The Church’s mission is outreach…
3. The Christian’s calling is outreach…
4. Churches and individual believers can improve their effectiveness in outreach…
SESSION ONE: INTRODUCTION
Principles of Outreach Practiced by “Apostolic Churches”
Principles of Outreach Practiced by “Apostolic Churches”
SESSION ONE: INTRODUCTION
They clarify the goal of outreach They understand outreach as a process They regard outreach as lay ministry They train their people in outreach They practice social network outreach They address the life concerns of people They use the language of their target
population They know that God gives the increase
Church for the Unchurched George Hunter
SESSION ONE: INTRODUCTION
They clarify the goal of outreach They understand outreach as a process They regard outreach as lay ministry They train their people in outreach They practice social network outreach They address the life concerns of people They use the language of their target
population They know that God gives the increase
Principles of Outreach Practiced by “Apostolic Churches”
Principles of Outreach Practiced by “Apostolic Churches”
Church for the Unchurched George Hunter
SESSION ONE: INTRODUCTION
They clarify the goal of outreach They understand outreach as a process They regard outreach as lay ministry They train their people in outreach They practice social network outreach They address the life concerns of people They use the language of their target
population They know that God gives the increase
Principles of Outreach Practiced by “Apostolic Churches”
Principles of Outreach Practiced by “Apostolic Churches”
Church for the Unchurched George Hunter
SESSION ONE: INTRODUCTION
They clarify the goal of outreach They understand outreach as a process They regard outreach as lay ministry They train their people in outreach They practice social network outreach They address the life concerns of people They use the language of their target
population They know that God gives the increase
Principles of Outreach Practiced by “Apostolic Churches”
Principles of Outreach Practiced by “Apostolic Churches”
Church for the Unchurched George Hunter
SESSION ONE: INTRODUCTION
They clarify the goal of outreach They understand outreach as a process They regard outreach as lay ministry They train their people in outreach They practice social network outreach They address the life concerns of people They use the language of their target
population They know that God gives the increase
Principles of Outreach Practiced by “Apostolic Churches”
Principles of Outreach Practiced by “Apostolic Churches”
Church for the Unchurched George Hunter
SESSION ONE: INTRODUCTION
They clarify the goal of outreach They understand outreach as a process They regard outreach as lay ministry They train their people in outreach They practice social network outreach They address the life concerns of people They use the language of their target
population They know that God gives the increase
Principles of Outreach Practiced by “Apostolic Churches”
Principles of Outreach Practiced by “Apostolic Churches”
Church for the Unchurched George Hunter
SESSION ONE: INTRODUCTION
They clarify the goal of outreach They understand outreach as a process They regard outreach as lay ministry They train their people in outreach They practice social network outreach They address the life concerns of people They use the language of their target
population They know that God gives the increase
Principles of Outreach Practiced by “Apostolic Churches”
Principles of Outreach Practiced by “Apostolic Churches”
Church for the Unchurched George Hunter
SESSION ONE: INTRODUCTION
They clarify the goal of outreach They understand outreach as a process They regard outreach as lay ministry They train their people in outreach They practice social network outreach They address the life concerns of people They use the language of their target
population They know that God gives the increase
Principles of Outreach Practiced by “Apostolic Churches”
Principles of Outreach Practiced by “Apostolic Churches”
Church for the Unchurched George Hunter
SESSION ONE: INTRODUCTION
They clarify the goal of outreach They understand outreach as a process They regard outreach as lay ministry They train their people in outreach They practice social network outreach They address the life concerns of people They use the language of their target
population They know that God gives the increase
Principles of Outreach Practiced by “Apostolic Churches”
Principles of Outreach Practiced by “Apostolic Churches”
Church for the Unchurched George Hunter
Thinking About Effective Outreach…
Thinking About Effective Outreach…
SESSION ONE: INTRODUCTION
pages 3 - 4
SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED
A Profile of the New ConvertA Profile of the New ConvertWho StaysWho Stays
SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED
1) … has developed 1) … has developed meaningful meaningful relationshipsrelationships with members with members priorprior to to his/her conversion.his/her conversion.
Who StaysWho Stays
SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED
A Profile of the New ConvertA Profile of the New Convert
• Special Need 4 - 5%
• Walk-In 2 - 3%
• Visitation 1 - 2%
• Church Program 2 - 3%
• Mass Evangelism 1/2%
• Sunday School 2 - 5%
• Pastor/Staff 1 - 6%
• Friend/Relative 75 - 90%
• Special Need 4 - 5%
• Walk-In 2 - 3%
• Visitation 1 - 2%
• Church Program 2 - 3%
• Mass Evangelism 1/2%
• Sunday School 2 - 5%
• Pastor/Staff 1 - 6%
• Friend/Relative 75 - 90%
Why people first come to Christ and the church:
SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED
2) … has been exposed to a 2) … has been exposed to a varietyvariety and and numbernumber of of Christian influences Christian influences through the church.through the church.
A Profile of the New ConvertA Profile of the New Convert
SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED
Who StaysWho Stays
• Average number of Christian influences active members were exposed to:
• Average number of Christian influences drop-outs were exposed to:
Christian Influences
66
22
SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED
• Number of outreach-focused Number of outreach-focused events in events in growinggrowing churches: churches:
• Number of outreach-focused Number of outreach-focused events in events in plateauedplateaued churches: churches:
• Number of outreach-focused Number of outreach-focused events in events in decliningdeclining churches: churches:
99
77
33
SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED
Christian Influences
John Wesley . . . . . .
SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED
Try Pastoring the Unchurched
Multiple Christian Influences
3) … views his/her conversion 3) … views his/her conversion as as a free choicea free choice..
SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED
A Profile of the New ConvertA Profile of the New ConvertWho StaysWho Stays
Information Transmission Information Transmission
Teacher to Teacher to StudentStudentTeacher to Teacher to StudentStudent
SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED
Three Approaches to Evangelism
Manipulative Monologue Manipulative Monologue
Information Transmission Information Transmission
Teacher to Teacher to StudentStudentTeacher to Teacher to StudentStudentSalesman to Salesman to CustomerCustomerSalesman to Salesman to CustomerCustomer
SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED
Three Approaches to Evangelism
Non-Manipulative Dialogue Non-Manipulative Dialogue
Manipulative Monologue Manipulative Monologue
Information Transmission Information Transmission
Teacher to Teacher to StudentStudentTeacher to Teacher to StudentStudentSalesman to Salesman to CustomerCustomerSalesman to Salesman to CustomerCustomerFriend to Friend to FriendFriendFriend to Friend to FriendFriend
SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED
Three Approaches to Evangelism
Persuader’s View of Evangelism
SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED
Category ofSubjects
InformationTransmission
ManipulativeMonologue
Non-Manip.Dialogue
TOTAL
33 38 240
Drop-Outs 25 6 240
Non-Converts 58 2 240
Actives
180
209
169
How the Subject Perceived the Persuader
SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED
Category ofSubjects Teacher Salesperson Friend TOTAL
Converts 5 65 170 240
Drop-Outs 36 203 1 240
Non-Convert 208 22 10 240
4) … has recently experienced 4) … has recently experienced a high degree of a high degree of changechange..
SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED
A Profile of the New ConvertA Profile of the New ConvertWho StaysWho Stays
RECEPTIVERECEPTIVERECEPTIVERECEPTIVE RESISTANTRESISTANTRESISTANTRESISTANT
SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED
Receptivity — Resistance Axis
See “Receptivity-Rating Scales” (p. 29)See “Receptivity-Rating Scales” (p. 29)
• A person who recently moved into a new community, or a person who has lived in the same location for 20 years?
• A person recently hospitalized, or a person in good heath?
• A person who just lost their job, or a person with long-term employment?
• A couple with first child or a couple with fifth child?
SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED
Receptivity — Resistance Axis
Who would be more receptive?
Degree of Change in Life Situation
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5) … has established 5) … has established friendshipsfriendships with members with members afterafter conversion.conversion.
SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED
A Profile of the New ConvertA Profile of the New ConvertWho StaysWho Stays
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ConvertsDrop-Outs
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New Friendships Established After Membership
0
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10
12
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0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9+
ConvertsDrop-OutsConvertsDrop-Outs
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New Friendships Established After Membership
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ConvertsDrop-Outs
New Friendships Established After Membership
ConvertsDrop-Outs
SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED
• The typical active member made an average of 7 new friends in the church.
• The typical “drop-out” made an average of 2 new friends in the church.
SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED
New Friendships Established After Membership
6) … has become involved in a 6) … has become involved in a groupgroup, a , a rolerole, and/or a , and/or a tasktask in the church.in the church.
A Profile of the New ConvertA Profile of the New Convert
SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED
Who StaysWho Stays
Total number of church
“constituents”
Total number of groups in the church
• Groups to members
7:100
• Groups to members
7:100
Ideal Group Ratios
SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED
Number of groups in
church
Number of new groups in
church
• Groups to members
7:100
• New groups to total groups
1:5
• Groups to members
7:100
• New groups to total groups
1:5
Ideal Group Ratios
SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED
Number of church
“constituents”
Number of long-term
members in a group (or a church role)
• Groups to members 7:100
• New groups to total groups 1:5
• Long-term members involved
75:100
• Groups to members 7:100
• New groups to total groups 1:5
• Long-term members involved
75:100
Ideal Group Ratios
SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED
Total new members
Number of new members in a
group (or church role)
• Groups to members 7:100
• New groups to total groups 1:5
• Long-term members involved
75:100
• New members involved 9:10
• Groups to members 7:100
• New groups to total groups 1:5
• Long-term members involved
75:100
• New members involved 9:10
Ideal Group Ratios
SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED
Number of ministry positions available Number of
church “constituents”
• Growing churches 55:100
• Plateaued churches 43:100
• Declining churches 27:100
• Growing churches 55:100
• Plateaued churches 43:100
• Declining churches 27:100
SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED
Ideal Role/Task Ratios
ImplicationsImplicationsSESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME
CHURCHED
SESSION THREE: “MINISTRY-BASED OUTREACH”
Why a New Approach is NeededWhy a New Approach is Needed
“If we keep doing what we have been doing…
We’ll keep getting what we have been getting!”
SESSION THREE: “MINISTRY-BASED OUTREACH”
Ministry-based Outreach…Ministry-based Outreach…
and, it’s fun!!
and, it’s fun!!
A Strategy that Works!
SESSION THREE: “MINISTRY-BASED OUTREACH”
Ministry-based Outreach…Ministry-based Outreach…
What is it? Examples of M-bO…
SESSION THREE: “MINISTRY-BASED OUTREACH”
Ministry-based Outreach…Ministry-based Outreach…
Why it works… How it works…
What is it? Examples of M-bO…
Ministry-based Outreach…Ministry-based Outreach…
STEP #1:
Identify Your Ministry Focus
Group(s)
Identify Your Ministry Focus
Group(s)
SESSION FOUR: (Step #1) IDENTIFY YOUR MINISTRY
1. IDENTIFY
SESSION FOUR: (Step #1) IDENTIFY YOUR MINISTRY
1. IDENTIFY
KEY OUTREACH PRINCIPLE:KEY OUTREACH PRINCIPLE:
Effective churches build on their strengths!
Effective churches build on their strengths!
What are your strengths?What are your strengths?
1. IDENTIFY
Effective churches build on their strengths!
Effective churches build on their strengths!
1. IDENTIFY
Effective churches build on their strengths!
Effective churches build on their strengths!
Your Own People!Your Own People!
1. IDENTIFY
SESSION FOUR: (Step #1) IDENTIFY YOUR MINISTRY
How do you discover your strengths (i.e., your people’s interests/concerns?How do you discover your strengths
(i.e., your people’s interests/concerns?
Turn to page 28 #2
Defining Your “Ministry Focus Group(s)”
Defining Your “Ministry Focus Group(s)”
A.B.C.D.E.F.G.
SESSION FOUR: (Step #1) IDENTIFY YOUR MINISTRY
1. IDENTIFY
AgeMarital StatusFamily StatusSpecial Interests or HobbiesSpecial Needs, Concerns, or
ProblemsReligious Background/AttitudesCultural/Ethnic Identity
Ideas for “Ministry Focus Group(s)”
Ideas for “Ministry Focus Group(s)”
List possible “ministry focus group(s)” that come to mind for your church…
DISCUSSION:
SESSION FOUR: (Step #1) IDENTIFY YOUR MINISTRY
1. IDENTIFY
(include your own interests)
Finding Receptive Peoplein your M.F.G.
Finding Receptive Peoplein your M.F.G.
1. Friends, neighbors, relatives of present members
2. People with previous contacts with church activities
3. Community members in your Ministry Focus Group
4. Your own less active members and attenders
SESSION FOUR: (Step #1) IDENTIFY YOUR MINISTRY
1. IDENTIFY
Anticipating Felt Needs…Exercise
Newly blended families
Young parents with elementary school children
Recent divorcees with children
Senior adult widowers
New neighbor families
Families with Christian mom, non-Christian dad
1. IDENTIFY 2. C
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3. STRENGTHEN
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Needs of People TodayNeeds of People Today
1. …a place to belong
2. …a sense of balance
3. …authentic relationships
4. …spiritual answers
5. …help through transitions
SESSION FOUR: (Step #1) IDENTIFY YOUR MINISTRY
1. IDENTIFY
Key Principles for Step #1Key Principles for Step #1
SESSION FOUR: (Step #1) IDENTIFY YOUR MINISTRY
1. Build on your strengths
2. Build on your passions
3. Specific description of your MFG
4. Be sensitive to receptive people
Ministry-based Outreach…Ministry-based Outreach…
STEP #2:
Establish Connections Around Common Interests
Establish Connections Around Common Interests
SESSION FIVE: (Step #2) ESTABLISH YOUR CONNECTIONS
1. IDENTIFY 2. C
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Ministry-based Outreach…Ministry-based Outreach…
SESSION FIVE: (Step #2) ESTABLISH YOUR CONNECTIONS
1. IDENTIFY 2. C
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Question:
“What creates/strengthens bonds between people?”
An Effective Way to Create and Nurture New Friendships:
An Effective Way to Create and Nurture New Friendships:
Entry Paths
SESSION FIVE: (Step #2) ESTABLISH YOUR CONNECTIONS
1. IDENTIFY 2. C
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SESSION FIVE: (Step #2) ESTABLISH YOUR CONNECTIONS
What is an…What is an…
1. IDENTIFY 2. C
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1. The group/activity is of interest to members and non-members, alike.
2. The group is composed of people who share things in common.
3. There is low risk and commitment required.
4. It is held in an appropriate meeting place.
SESSION FIVE: (Step #2) ESTABLISH YOUR CONNECTIONS
Characteristics of a Good Entry Path…Characteristics of a Good Entry Path…77
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6. Time is spent building and nurturing relationships among group members.
7. The benefit is perceived to be greater than the cost.
SESSION FIVE: (Step #2) ESTABLISH YOUR CONNECTIONS
Characteristics of a Good Entry Path…Characteristics of a Good Entry Path…77
5. Prospects are personally invited.
1. IDENTIFY 2. C
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What is the most important message to communicate in your Entry Path gathering?
SESSION FIVE: (Step #2) ESTABLISH YOUR CONNECTIONS
You are loved !You are loved !
1. IDENTIFY 2. C
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Questions To Answer
Before Starting Your New Group…
Questions To Answer
Before Starting Your New Group…
(Entry Path)
SESSION FIVE: (Step #2) ESTABLISH YOUR CONNECTIONS
1. IDENTIFY 2. C
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SESSION FIVE: (Step #2) ESTABLISH YOUR CONNECTIONS
Sample
“Entry Paths”…
1. IDENTIFY 2. C
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Curriculum Publishers…
SESSION FIVE: (Step #2) ESTABLISH YOUR CONNECTIONS
1. IDENTIFY 2. C
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Key Principles for Step #2Key Principles for Step #2
1. Relationships are the key
2. Friendships grow through shared experiences
3. Change happens when the “benefit” is worth the “cost”
SESSION FIVE: (Step #2) ESTABLISH YOUR CONNECTIONS
SESSION SIX: (Step #3) STRENGTHEN YOUR RELEATIONSHIPS
Ministry-based Outreach…Ministry-based Outreach…
STEP #3
Strengthen and Deepen Your Relationships
Strengthen and Deepen Your Relationships
1. IDENTIFY 2. C
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3. STRENGTHEN
SESSION SIX: (Step #3) STRENGTHEN YOUR RELEATIONSHIPS
How…
1.Pray for your friends
2.Strengthen your relationships
1. IDENTIFY 2. C
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3. STRENGTHEN
How?How?
Guidelines for Strengthening Your Relationships…
Guidelines for Strengthening Your Relationships…
SESSION SIX: (Step #3) STRENGTHEN YOUR RELEATIONSHIPS
A. Learn and practice the skills of listening
B. Deepen the level of communication
C. Practice empathy
D. Identify a need in the person’s life
E. Respond with an appropriate, caring gift
1. IDENTIFY 2. C
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3. STRENGTHEN
How…
1. Pray for your friends
2. Strengthen your relationships
SESSION SIX: (Step #3) STRENGTHEN YOUR RELEATIONSHIPS
3. Enhance your witness
1. IDENTIFY 2. C
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3. STRENGTHEN
How?How?
SESSION SIX: (Step #3) STRENGTHEN YOUR RELEATIONSHIPS
Guidelines for Enhancing Your Witness…
A. Be sensitive to the spiritual situation and needs of the person
1. IDENTIFY 2. C
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3. STRENGTHEN • The Engle Scale (“Spiritual Decision-Making Process”)
(p. 32-33)
SESSION SIX: (Step #3) STRENGTHEN YOUR RELEATIONSHIPS
The Engle Scale of Spiritual Decision-Making
1. IDENTIFY 2. C
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3. STRENGTHEN
SESSION SIX: (Step #3) STRENGTHEN YOUR RELEATIONSHIPS
Guidelines for Enhancing Your Witness…
A. Be sensitive to the spiritual situation and needs of the person
• The Engle Scale (“Spiritual Decision-Making Process”)
1. IDENTIFY 2. C
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3. STRENGTHEN
• The Receptivity-Resistance Scale (p. 29)
RECEPTIVERECEPTIVERECEPTIVERECEPTIVE RESISTANTRESISTANTRESISTANTRESISTANT
SESSION SIX: (Step #3) STRENGTHEN YOUR RELEATIONSHIPS
Guidelines for Enhancing Your Witness…
A. Be sensitive to the spiritual situation and needs of the person
B. Be open to the Holy Spirit’s direction and timing
1. IDENTIFY 2. C
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3. STRENGTHEN
C. Be able to talk about your faith
SESSION SIX: (Step #3) STRENGTHEN YOUR RELEATIONSHIPS
Guidelines for Enhancing Your Witness…
A. Be sensitive to the spiritual situation and needs of the person
B. Be open to the Holy Spirit’s direction and timing
1. IDENTIFY 2. C
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3. STRENGTHEN
SESSION SIX: (Step #3) STRENGTHEN YOUR RELEATIONSHIPS
Be able to talk about your faith…
• “How has being a Christian made a difference in my life?”
• “What does it mean to be a Christian (in words understandable to a non-Christian)?”
• “Why would I like my friend to be a Christian and member of my church?”
• “How does a person become a Christian (in words understandable to a non-Christian)?”
1. IDENTIFY 2. C
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3. STRENGTHEN
C. Be able to talk about your faith
D. Provide for a variety of exposures
SESSION SIX: (Step #3) STRENGTHEN YOUR RELEATIONSHIPS
Guidelines for Enhancing Your Witness…
A. Be sensitive to the spiritual situation and needs of the person
B. Be open to the Holy Spirit’s direction and timing
1. IDENTIFY 2. C
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3. STRENGTHEN
C. Be able to talk about your faith
D. Provide for a variety of exposures
E. Be patient
SESSION SIX: (Step #3) STRENGTHEN YOUR RELEATIONSHIPS
Guidelines for Enhancing Your Witness…
A. Be sensitive to the spiritual situation and needs of the person
B. Be open to the Holy Spirit’s direction and timing
1. IDENTIFY 2. C
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3. STRENGTHEN
Key Principles for Step #3Key Principles for Step #3
1. Facilitate contacts with other “parts of the Body” (Christians)
2. God’s love is experienced through God’s people
3. God’s love—when experienced—is irresistible
4. Remember the power of prayer
SESSION SIX: (Step #3) STRENGTHEN YOUR RELEATIONSHIPS
Ministry-based OutreachMinistry-based Outreach
STEP #4:
Expand Your Contacts in the Community
Expand Your Contacts in the Community
SESSION SEVEN: (Step #4) EXPAND YOUR CONTACTS
1. IDENTIFY 2. C
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3. STRENGTHEN
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(After the new ministry is going…)
SESSION SEVEN: (Step #4) EXPAND YOUR CONTACTS
Enlarge the Number of Contacts in Your Community
through…
Enlarge the Number of Contacts in Your Community
through…
Entry Events
1. IDENTIFY 2. C
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3. STRENGTHEN
4.
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SESSION SEVEN: (Step #4) EXPAND YOUR CONTACTS
Enlarge the Number of Contacts in Your Community
through…
Enlarge the Number of Contacts in Your Community
through…
Entry Events
1. IDENTIFY 2. C
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3. STRENGTHEN
4.
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SESSION SEVEN: (Step #4) EXPAND YOUR CONTACTS
What is an…What is an…
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3. STRENGTHEN
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What Should the Message of Your Entry Event Be?
What Should the Message of Your Entry Event Be?
There is hope !There is hope !
SESSION SEVEN: (Step #4) EXPAND YOUR CONTACTS
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Characteristics of a Good Entry Event
Characteristics of a Good Entry Event
1. 1. MemberMember participation in defining, participation in defining, planning, and conducting the event.planning, and conducting the event.
2.2. Non-memberNon-member participation in participation in defining, planning, and conducting defining, planning, and conducting the event.the event.
3.3. The event is The event is well-publicizedwell-publicized. . (p.34-35)(p.34-35)
4.4. The event is conducted in a The event is conducted in a neutralneutral locationlocation. .
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5.5. The event addresses a The event addresses a felt interest or felt interest or needneed which cannot be met elsewhere. which cannot be met elsewhere.
6. The event involves 6. The event involves low risklow risk for for prospective attendees.prospective attendees.
7.7. The church’s purpose and The church’s purpose and appropriate opportunities for appropriate opportunities for further further involvementinvolvement are communicated. are communicated.
8.8. The The namesnames and and addressesaddresses of of participants are obtained.participants are obtained.
SESSION SEVEN: (Step #4) EXPAND YOUR CONTACTS
Characteristics of a Good Entry Event
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SESSION SEVEN: (Step #4) EXPAND YOUR CONTACTS
Identify an “Entry Event” for these Ministry Focus Groups
Exercise
Newly blended families
Young parents with elementary school children
Recent divorcees with children
Senior adult widowers
New neighbor families
Families with Christian mom, non-Christian dad
1. IDENTIFY 2. C
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3. STRENGTHEN
4.
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Sample “Entry Events”…
SESSION SEVEN: (Step #4) EXPAND YOUR CONTACTS
(p. 26)
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Responsibilities in a Successful Entry
Event
SESSION SEVEN: (Step #4) EXPAND YOUR CONTACTS
(p. 27)
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Ministry-based Outreach…Ministry-based Outreach…
Getting fromGetting from
SESSION EIGHT: GETTING FROM HERE TO THERE
Here . . . to . . . There
Steps for Getting Started in Your Church
Steps for Getting Started in Your Church
SESSION EIGHT: GETTING FROM HERE TO THERE
1. Build a culture
2. Identify a passion
3. Explore the interest
4. Form a team
5. Support the effort
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God Bless You…
God Bless You…